Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers Salary: $53,990 Median Pay (2026 stats)
Executive Summary
About 16,570 electric motor, power tool, and related repairers work nationally, and $53,990 is the BLS national median annual wage. Employment in the series shown rose about 48% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 0.6% annual decline.
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers: what the data shows
Common questions about electric motor, power tool, and related repairers careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a electric motor, power tool, and related repairers?
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 49-2092.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 16,570 workers.
What does a electric motor, power tool, and related repairers do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events, Getting Information, Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment, Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment, Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a electric motor, power tool, and related repairers make?
BLS national median annual wage: $53,990 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $68,426 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,123 |
| 25th percentile | $62,213 |
| Median (50th) | $72,206 |
| 75th percentile | $77,423 |
| 90th percentile | $83,502 |
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Repairing, Troubleshooting, Equipment Maintenance, Critical Thinking, Equipment Selection, Quality Control Analysis, and knowledge areas including Mechanical, Production and Processing, English Language, Administration and Management. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is electric motor, power tool, and related repairers in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 0.6% annual decline (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: -3.0%.
Ten-year projected employment change: -5.9%.
Current U.S. headcount: 16,570.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do electric motor, power tool, and related repairerss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 16,570 | 20.1% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 16,040 | 19.5% |
| Wholesale Trade | 5,040 | 6.1% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 4,890 | 5.9% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | 3,850 | 4.7% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 3,820 | 4.6% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | 26,830 | $33,880 |
| Construction and Related Workers, All Other | — | — |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | 99,070 | $46,370 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 7,370 | $72,760 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 36,970 | $100,340 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 11,430 | $84,290 |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | 36,260 | $59,950 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers workforce.
Employment Over Time
16,570 U.S. workforce (OEWS)
California employment for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers shrank from 6,040 in 2009 to 5,480 in 2025 (9.3%).
Historical employment for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers from the California OEWS series, 2009–2025. The U.S. workforce figure is national and is not the endpoint of this line.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$53,990 Median pay (BLS national)
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers earn $53,990 as the BLS national median annual wage.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Salary distribution for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Employment Growth Projections
-0.6% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
5,315 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: -3.0%
5,156 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: -5.9%
This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Wage Trends by Industry
18.1% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- TX: 2,460 employees, $55,980 avg wage
- CA: 1,600 employees, $66,630 avg wage
- FL: 1,320 employees, $55,350 avg wage
- IL: 1,110 employees, $77,160 avg wage
- OH: 860 employees, $49,200 avg wage
- OK: 670 employees, $41,070 avg wage
- LA: 600 employees, $66,540 avg wage
- VA: 580 employees, $57,210 avg wage
- PA: 570 employees, $61,920 avg wage
- NC: 540 employees, $43,880 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX: 980 employees, $58,640 avg wage
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN: 860 employees, $83,010 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 550 employees, $67,770 avg wage
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 520 employees, $55,610 avg wage
- Oklahoma City, OK: 480 employees, $39,720 avg wage
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ: 380 employees, $66,340 avg wage
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL: 360 employees, $57,720 avg wage
- Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO: 290 employees, $72,550 avg wage
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: 280 employees, $65,120 avg wage
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH: 280 employees, $65,840 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Diversity
Demographic information on Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers in the US.
Gender and Age
The U.S. workforce for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers is about 16,570 people in our OEWS extract.
Gender and age distribution for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers in 2023 were Business Administration, Engineering, Business.
Common majors for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers workers.
Education level distribution for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Skills
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers need many skills, but most especially Repairing, Troubleshooting, Equipment Maintenance, Critical Thinking, Equipment Selection.
Required skills for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers include Mechanical, Production and Processing, English Language, Administration and Management, Customer and Personal Service.
Knowledge areas required for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers include Finger Dexterity, Problem Sensitivity, Near Vision, Manual Dexterity, Arm-Hand Steadiness.
Required abilities for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Daily Activities
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers spend their time on activities such as Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events, Getting Information, Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment, Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment, Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings.
Most important work activities for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
About
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers earn $53,990 as the BLS national median annual wage.
SOC Code
49-2092 - Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers reports an average salary of $68,426.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 16,570 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -0.6%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.